Can you help locate this boat's owner? On Sat., 2/8 deputies retrieved an abandoned boat near the Alsea Falls and are working to locate the owner. Anyone with info can email [email protected] or call our tipline at 541-753-8477. Thank you for sharing.

January 2025 Benton County Sheriff's Office Crime Statistics* Available Online: 👇 sheriff.bentoncountyor.gov/crime-statisti… *BCSO statistics DO NOT include crimes reported to the Philomath, Corvallis, OSU, or Albany Police Departments. #BentonCountyCrime

Your local law enforcement agencies are committed to improving road safety, and will be increasing traffic safety patrols along Hwy 20 in conjunction with the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival this weekend. Get all the details: s.mtrbio.com/tjvnaoxeek

✨ 𝟒 𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑲𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒆: 1.  Use strong passwords and download a password manager 2.  Turn on multifactor authentication 3.  Recognize and report phishing  4.  Update your software #CybersecurityAwareness

Minor car crash? Here’s what to do in case this happens to you! ✅ Check yourself and passengers for injuries 🚗 Get yourself and your vehicle out of danger (if possible and no downed powerlines) 👮🏽 Call Law Enforcement 📲 Exchange information 📸 Document the collision

⏰ 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 ⏰ Daylight savings time begins at 2am on TOMORROW. This means losing 1-hr of sleep and moving your clocks forward 1-hr, though your cell phone will likely automatically adjust. The sun will rise and set 1-hr later. 🔆

Benton County Sheriff’s Office Hosts a Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. This event allows the public to safely dispose of expired or unused medications. See more at: f.mtr.cool/plcowytakw #DrugTakeBack #TakeBackDay #DEA

With #SpringBreak around the corner protect your home while you're away:  - Ask neighbors to watch your home.  - Lock your doors, windows & garage.  - Put timers on your lights.  - DON'T post about your plans until you get home.  - Ask the USPS to hold your mail until you return.

Abnormally strong to severe thunderstorms are becoming increasingly likely across southwest Washington and northwest Oregon Wednesday afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has maintained a "Slight Risk" for severe weather, which is rare for this portion of...

ATTENTION Drivers: "Please slow down, you’ll live longer." If you're speeding, you may not have time to read this sign on Hwy 20 in Blodgett. If you do speed and get pulled over, don't use the store's parking spaces for the stop. #Highway20Safety #SpeedKills #PleaseDriveSafe

RECRUITING Reserve Deputies! Reserve deputies may act as a deputy sheriff, while on duty & in their assigned capacity. Volunteers in the Reserve Deputy Program must meet the same selection, training & assessment qualifications as regular deputies. More: co.benton.or.us/sheriff/page/r…

On Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 5:16 pm, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a two-vehicle crash with a fatality on Highway 34 near Grange Hall Road, Philomath. sheriff.bentoncountyor.gov/fatal-traffic-…

Attn: radio communications enthusiasts! The next #AmateurRadioEmergencyService training classes are May 16 - 18.   This class is designed for students to start with no background in radio and be able to pass the Element II test.  Get more info: f.mtr.cool/zhpxilskou

Check out the Benton County Sheriff's Office Crime Statistics for April 2025* Available Online: 👇 f.mtr.cool/hicolsijwh *BCSO statistics DO NOT include crimes reported to the Philomath, Corvallis, OSU, or Albany Police Departments. #BentonCountyCrime #bentoncountysheriff

DRIVERS don't forget: school is still in session. If you choose to drive above the speed limit you reserve the right to be cited. This is what an $875.00 fine looks like if you decide to travel 60mph in a 20mph school zone! #SlowYourRoll #DriveWithCaution #SchoolZoneSafety

Last week the Bureau of Land Management - National Office issued its annual fire prevention order, prohibiting pyrotechnic devices, exploding targets, tracer & steel core ammunition, fireworks & shooting metal targets 🎯 on all BLM lands in Oregon & Washington.  View closures: f.mtr.cool/tphodzrjre

Looking for a canoe? Last week we retrieved a canoe from the Alsea River just downstream of Missouri Bend. The canoe is aluminum with a silver bottom and maroon interior. To claim ownership, please contact Lt. Bottorff at [email protected] or call 541-766-6858.

BCSO deputies are currently responding to a single-vehicle crash on Scenic Dr in North Albany. Scenic is closed between Pineview and Valley View at this time. Please find an alternate route. We will advise when the road has reopened.

SCENIC DRIVE NOW OPEN BCSO deputies are currently responding to a single-vehicle crash on Scenic Dr in North Albany. Scenic is closed between Pineview and Valley View at this time. Please find an alternate route. We will advise when the road has reopened.

Check out the Benton County Sheriff's Office Crime Statistics for May 2025* Available Online: 👇 f.mtr.cool/hicolsijwh *BCSO statistics DO NOT include crimes reported to the Philomath, Corvallis, OSU, or Albany Police Departments. #BentonCountyCrime #bentoncountysheriff